The design of brutalist furniture encompasses that which is crafted, hewn and worked by hand — an aesthetic rebuke (or, at least, a counterpoint) to furniture that is created using 21st-century materials and technology. Lately, the word “brutalist” has been adopted by the realms of furniture design and the decorative arts to refer to chairs, cabinets, tables and accessory pieces such as mirror frames and lighting that are made of rougher, deeply textured metals and other materials that are the visual and palpable antithesis of the sleek, smooth and suave.
ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN
BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.
Le Corbusier essentially created the brutalist style; its best-known iterations in the United States are the Whitney Museum of American Art, which was designed by Marcel Breuer, and Paul Rudolph's Yale Art and Architecture Building. The severe style might have been the most criticized architectural movement of the 20th century, even if it was an honest attempt to celebrate the beauty of raw material. But while the brutalist government buildings in Washington, D.C., seemingly bask in their un-beauty, brutalist interior design and decor is much more lyrical, at times taking on a whimsical, romantic quality that its exterior counterparts lack.
Paul Evans is Exhibit A for brutalist furniture design. His Sculpture Front cabinets laced with high-relief patinated steel mounts have become collector's items nonpareil, while the chairs, coffee table and dining table in his later Cityscape series and Sculpted Bronze series for Directional Furniture are perhaps the most expressive, attention-grabbing pieces in American modern design. Other exemplary brutalist designers are Silas Seandel, the idiosyncratic New York furniture designer and sculptor whose works in metal — in particular his tables — have a kind of brawny lyricism, and Curtis Jere, a nom-de-trade for the California team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, the bold makers of expressive scorched and sheared copper and brass mirror frames and wall-mounted sculptures.
Brutalist furniture and sculptures remain popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.
Find authentic vintage brutalist chairs, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Tables attributed to Angel I. Pazmino, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A rare set of two Angel Pazmino tables, new old stock and never used, having been stored for many years. Remarkably, some newspapers from the 1970s were even still found adhered to t...
Leather
$4,587Sale Price|20% Off
Luciano Frigerio 1928-1999 Brutalist Bronze Round Coffee Table circa 1975
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luciano Frigerio 1928-1999 Brutalist Bronze Round Coffee Table circa 1975 Sculptural winged bronze round table with clear cut glass top The table base is made of three bronze butter...
Bronze, Copper
Pierre Chapo Style Oak Nesting Tables, Set of 3, France, 1960s–70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three graduated nesting tables inspired by Pierre Chapo's work in solid oak construction. Each table features a thick rectangular top with gently rounded square edges, supported by f...
Oak
Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's. The table features a metal base in original dark green and black finish, with a gl...
Metal
Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar KluteCoffee table in the style
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a brown patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.
Wrought Iron
Sculpted Massive Dining Table V2 in Solid Oakwood 'Custom Size'
By Denis Milovanov, Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive dining table of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Simplicity of shapes. Authentic material. Wooden items are created from oak and are boiled in oil from several days to several weeks, to achieve a natural wood coloration from a dark brown to a complete black color. Patterns are applied solely by chain...
Oak
Coffee table with vintage yellow glass top and modern steel base
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This brutalist-style coffee table features a modern base in rust-effect patinated steel and a thick vintage yellow glass top that we sourced ourselves. Please note that the glass sho...
Steel
Contemporary Console Table 'LIAH' by Eichkorn, Brass and Oak, Customizable
By Eichkorn
Located in Paris, IDF
LIAH Console Table by German contemporary design studio Eichkorn. Material: Brass and Burnt Oak Wood Standard size: H.78 x 55 x 20 cm - Customizations are possible Liah Console - T...
Brass
Round Coffee Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron low table, France, 1960s. This french coffee table has a gorgeous constuction with scrolled legs and scroll detailings on the top and below the glass. It has a bea...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Hari Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts. Designed b...
Oak, Walnut
Panarea capsule collection, Basiluzzo coffee table in UHPC cement mortar
By Forma & Cemento, Paolo Cappello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Basiluzzo is a UHPC concrete coffee table designed by Paolo Cappello for Forma&Cemento and belongs to the Panarea Capsule Collection. It takes shape from sharp volumes and inclined s...
Concrete
Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist coffee table from Swedish manufacturer Swedese designed by Yngve Ekström.A rustic design and striking solitaire in a minimalist … Read more Brutalist coffee table from Swed...
Pine
NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Walnut Wood, Bold Organic Forms
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Wood, Bold Organic Forms ————————————————————— The base product is made of solid walnut. Other wood options are also available, which may affect th...
Hardwood
$2,379Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Brutalist-Style Glass and Bronze Dining Table by Barilone for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
A hard-to-find Brutalist-style tempered, beveled, and smoked glass top and bronze base dining table by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois. The 1990's oval glass table top sits upon a ...
Bronze
Brutalist Coffee Table Bronze & Cast Glass by Lothar Klute, Germany, 1990's
By Lothar Klute
Located in Cork, IE
With its hand-cast smoken crystal glass top and masterfully forged bronze frame, this oval coffee table by German sculptor and blacksmith Lothar Klute is a rather substantial yet ele...
Bronze
Cruciform Base Round Edges Solid Wood Round Table By NONO Fundamenta 08
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round coffee table with cross legs made of solid oak. Product made to order; some variances may apply to the final piece. —— NONO is a Mexican design brand with more than 10 years...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition. - original Lothar Klute t...
Bronze
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist 1970's French Primitive Round Dining Table, Wood W/ Solid Slate Inlay
By Ettore Sottsass, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning French Solid wood and Slate Dining table. Very beautiful work of design. Measures: 50" diameter 29" Height 1.5" Table op thickness
Oak, Walnut
Large Rustic Primitive Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century Coffee Table from Oak
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This large, square coffee table from the 1960s is crafted in the Brutalist style and made of heavy oak. The wood displays characteristic signs of use, which give the furniture a warm...
Oak
Customizable Modular Resin Coffee Table in Matte Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the innovative Modular Resin Coffee Table, a versatile and handcrafted centerpiece for any modern living space. This unique coffee table comprises three distinct pieces, ...
Resin, Fiberglass
Sculpted Massive Dining Table V3 in Solid Oakwood 'Custom Size'
By Sóha, Denis Milovanov
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive dining table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov for 'Soha Concept' design studio. Simplicity of shapes. Authentic material. Wooden items are created from oak and are boiled in oil from several days to several weeks, to achieve a natural wood coloration from a dark brown to a complete black color. Patterns are applied solely by chain saw...
Oak
Brutalist Style Coffee Table Ft Portoro Brecciato Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary addition to your living space, this piece radiates the beauty of nature and serves a practical purpose. The coffee table features a captivating organic shape that draw...
Marble
1970s French Brutalist Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1970s French Brutalist round coffee table showcases the bold simplicity and material honesty emblematic of the Brutalist movement. Crafted from solid oak, the table fea...
Oak
French Carved Wood Brutalist Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Large rectangular parquet top with thick intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Original finish shows nice a...
Oak
Mid Century Iron and Glass Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Brutalist Style Black Iron and Glass Console or Sofa Table, circa 1970s, in the style reminiscent of Giacometti. Brutalist furniture, popularized from the 1950s through the 1970s, em...
Iron
Oak Table with Slate Top and tapered Legs France 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Oval oak coffee table with an inset slate top. A thick rounded oak rim surrounds the dark slate surface, and the table stands on three slightly tapered legs with softly rounded feet....
Slate
$31,404 / item
Sculpted Massive Dining Table V10 in Solid Oakwood
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive dining table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Model shown : Measures: 310 cm x 122 cm x 79 cm Warm furniture’s made by Denis Milovanov, founder of 'Soha Concept' design studio. Simplicity of shapes. Authentic material. Denis Milovanov produces wooden sculptures employing chainsaw and chisel as sole instruments of his practice. Reclaimed oak is carefully chosen, hand-processed and boiled in linseed oil in accordance with traditional Russian woodwork...
Oak
Sculptural Stool / Side Table in Warm Brown European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence stool is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible in the architecture of Amsterdam's 'South Plan' area; the city development plan de...
Oak
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Jacques Duval-Brasseur Gilt Bronze Tree Form Dining Table, France, 1970s, Signed
By Jacques Duval Brasseur, Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and monumental gilt bronze tree-form dining or center table by French designer and sculptor Jacques Duval-Brasseur, executed circa 1970. While Duval-Brasseur is widely known f...
Bronze
A BRUTALIST RUSTIC-POST-MODERN SEVENTIES COFFEE TABLE, France 1960-1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing rectangular coffee or side table, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Seventies, impressive tubular wrought iron structure, thick top in geometric composition of sla...
Slate, Wrought Iron
Brutalist oak wooden dining table by de Puydt, Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Introducing the Mid-century De Puydt Natural Oak Dining Table: A Timeless Blend of Elegance and Brutalist Charm Immerse yourself in the allure of the Mid-century De Puydt Natural Oa...
Oak
Abecedario Collection, Letter "L" Side Table in Concrete Popsicle Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee Table L is the latest addition to the Abecedario Collection presented on the occasion of the Milan Design Week 2023. A new grapheme that marks the evolution of this line and allows Forma&Cemento to continue with the drafting of a real concrete alphabet. Each coffee table is made through the extrusion of a two-dimensional shape into which the concrete is poured. Each unique and recognizable "sign" materializes in a piece of furniture full of meaning. Forma&Cemento products are handcrafted in high performance cement mortar. Our production process is completely artisanal and for this reason each piece is unique and no two are alike. To preserve the beauty of our concrete and highlight its peculiar characteristics, we use colored pigments that are poured directly into the cement mix. Any imperfections on the surface such as color variations, porosity, fine cracks and granulations of different colors are characteristics of the material and of the craftsmanship, for this reason they are not to be considered defects. Design: Studio Salaris.
Concrete
Brutalist Slate Stone Blue Agate Round Coffee Table by Paul Kingma, Netherlands
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist Round Coffee Table by Paul Kingma, Netherlands, 1990 A striking and collectible work by Dutch sculptor and designer Paul Kingma (†2013), crafted in the Netherlands in 1990...
Slate, Concrete, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Metal, Aluminum
$5,947 / item
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-8' 'Solid Oak'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-8 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 40 x 45 x 45 cm SÓHA desi...
Oak
Oak Frame Coffee Table with Slate Inset, France 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
This brutalist coffee table combines a circular slate inset with a solid wood frame, creating a striking contrast between textured stone and warm wood. Its clear geometry and careful...
Slate
$713Sale Price|20% Off
Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Handcrafted Low Display Table. Made in Belgium by Atelier Andre Smalle, 1960's period. Stamped on the bottom. Solid oak slab on 4 square cone carved shaped...
Oak
$618Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist chain link coffee table or side table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Industrial chain link coffee table or side table with a clear glass round table top. Cool contrasting 'heavy' looking item for your interior 1970s - Belgium Very good condition ...
Steel
1970s French Brutalist Coffee Table Solid Oak Sculptural Mid Century
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s French Brutalist oak coffee table exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on sculptural form and material honesty. Crafted from solid oak, the table features a thick, rectangu...
Oak
Customizable Sculpted Massive Dining Table in Solid Oak Wood, V8
By Denis Milovanov, Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Massive Dining Table in Solid Oakwood by Denis Milovanov Dimensions: H. 76 x W. 300 x D. 100 cm Customizable Materials: Solid oak (+ linseed oil) Hand sculpted by the artist Wa...
Oak
In Stock - Bastogne Walnut Single Slab FIJN Dining Table
Located in Calgary, AB
A single slab of California exhibition-grade Bastogne walnut set atop oversized legs set in a brutalist stance. Handcrafted from one of our "unicorn"...
Steel
Sculptural Side Table, Rustic, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
These two sculptural blocks are functional art, each carved from a single piece of wood to maintain the raw integrity of the timber. The design features a blocky, monolithic form tha...
Wood, Oak
Large Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Dining Table - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra table is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city devel...
Oak, Walnut
Oval Coffee Table Serie 5 by Joel Escalona – Designed for Modern Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval Coffee Table Serie 5 by Joel Escalona – Designed for Modern Homes ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? These ar...
Hardwood
Silas Seandel Hand-Welded Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sculptural Silas Seandel (American, 1937-2021) Hand-Welded Coffee Table. Table features a dramatic, hand-welded steel base composed of stacked, organic ring forms with a burnished pa...
Steel
Handcrafted Brutalist Coffee Table with Resin Base and Glass Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handcrafted coffee table features a striking blend of materials. Its lightweight, yet durable, fiberglass-reinforced resin base boasts a brass-toned "stripes" texture, adding a ...
Resin, Fiberglass, Glass
French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top
By Jacques Adnet, Atelier Marolles, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Coffee Table With Slate Top. Our handsome French mid century Pierre Chapo style Brutalist rectangular cocktail table is stunning from every angle ...
Slate
Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s
By Paul Kingma
Located in Delft, NL
Paul Kingma rectangular Coffee table , 1970’s Dimensions: 140 cm W, 79,5cm D , 32 cm H Material: Natural stone , Metal Color: Brown , Black , Gold
Stone, Metal
$489Sale Price|19% Off
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Black, Rustic, Oak, Pedestal, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved side table/pedestal. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handma...
Wood, Oak
Brutalist Hand Crafted Carved Oak Coffee Table, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Hand Crafted Carved Oak Coffee Table. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Solid heavy oak carved table top slab and bat shaped legs. This comes in good, all original co...
Oak
French Wrought Iron Gold Coffee Table Rene Drouet, 1940’s
By René Drouet
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional coffee table in gilt wrought iron with distressed mirror plate top by the renowned designer Rene Drouet 1899 -1993. The heavy wrought iron base with ring details and visible bole beneath the gilt on the legs and edges, still coupled with its original mirror plate, this sought after coffee table is absolutely stunning to look at, and of super proportions. Rene Drouet Starting his design life as a student at l’Ecole Boulle in Paris, Drouet then took up an apprenticeship with master designer Maurice Dufrene at Galeries Lafayette, followed by a period of time at Decoration Interieure Mobilier and then on to the studio that was run by Jean Domin. Taking the skills and experience gained during these years as an apprentice, Drouet went on to design and create furniture and install complete interiors, including the apartment of Charles Boyer...
Iron, Wrought Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Table, Available Now
Located in Paia, HI
A play on balance, this table is constructed entirely of two concrete pieces. The tabletop is singly supported by the leg, while the two merge with gravity to lock into place. Their balance is a sight to behold. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Color shown in Natural Tone A perfect complement to the James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table...
Concrete, Cement
$15,588 / item
NONO Elefante Table 48, Luxurious Solid Wood Finish
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Table 48, Luxurious Solid Wood Finish ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch N...
Hardwood
$951Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Carved, Wabi Sabi, Solid Wood, Sculptural, Log Stool, Side Table, Walnut
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as a stool, side table, pedestal, night table or many more. Carved from a single piece of wa...
Wood, Walnut
$15,588 / item
NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch N...
Hardwood
Monumental Heavy Coffee Table, Slate, Wood and Concrete, 1960s Dutch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee or cocktail table, made in the 1960s. A "mosaic" of different sizes slate stone in beautiful autumn colors embe...
Slate, Concrete
Brutalist European Warm Brown Oak Console - Fenestra by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rhythmic interplay of volumes and voids. The Fenestra collection is inspired by Brick Expressionism, the architectural movement visible in Amsterdam’s ‘South Plan’ area - the city...
Walnut
Custom Coffee Table Serie 86 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Custom Coffee Table Serie 86 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Design ——— Sereno Coffee Table Series – A Note from Joel Escalona What happens when structure becomes art? Th...
Hardwood
Brutalist Slate and Stone Coffee Table with Copper Inlay Kingma Style
By Paul Kingma
Located in London, London
Brutalist Slate and Stone Coffee Table with Copper Inlay In the Style of Paul Kingma A striking 1980s Brutalist slate coffee table with ...
Slate, Copper
James de Wulf Special Edition Solid Base Ping Pong Table - Standard
Located in Paia, HI
A special re-edition of the classic James de Wulf Ping Pong table, this one features a pair of solid concrete legs with a raw edge detail...
Concrete, Cement
Brutalist Style Metal Tree with Birds Side Table with Glass Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table is crafted in the brutalist Style. It's made of patinated metal. The base is a tree with limbs and birds. The top is fitted glass.
Metal